AppsmithvsOpenReader
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Appsmith | OpenReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Internal Tools | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 41 134 | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +203 | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 18 |
| Latest release | v2.5.1 · 21 Oct 2026 | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Appsmith scores 80/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.
Appsmith is growing faster right now (+203 stars in 30 days).
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